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CONTINUING CUSTODY REMAND FOR MAN ACCUSED OF SALTHILL SHOOTING
Date Published: 06-Aug-2008
A city man who’s charged in connection with a shooting in the city in April which resulted in another man losing part of his hand, has been refused bail and remanded in continuing custody
Champion weight-lifter 42 year old Anthony McDonagh of 37 Tulach Ard, Circular Road faces two charges of having a sawn-off shotgun and a shotgun cartridge with intent to endanger life at Whitestrand Road, Salthill on April 18
The holiday sittings of Galway District Court this week heard he’s further charged with intentionally or recklessly causing harm to Martin Ward on the same date.
Judge Eamon O’Brien refused bail and he remanded McDonagh in custody to appear before the court again next Tuesday, August 12, for service of a book of evidence.
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Galway has country’s largest population of young people
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
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Call for direct donations to city charity shops
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
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Galway ‘Park and Ride’ could become permanent
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.